Prescott Farm

Check out the new programs for winter and early spring 2019! ❄️prescottfarm.org/wp-content/upl…

Farmhouse Artifact of the Day: LL Bean's "The Maine Snowshoe" The frame is made of steam-bent white ash, the lacings rawhide and the bindings are leather. LL Bean started producing and selling their own snowshoes in… instagram.com/p/CDjLrg3sNIa/…

Have you noticed the old signs of farm life at Prescott Farm? It's there hidden in the trees. You can find farm equipment, rock walls that stretch through the property, and the WildQuest camper favorite... an old… instagram.com/p/CDToHURMOkD/…

If you walk the Pond Loop (Blue) Trail at Prescott Farm, be sure to stop at Alan’s Overlook for a view of our wetland. Listen for the buzz of insects, and look for a wide variety of bird species. In the trees high… instagram.com/p/CDRe9KAsOld/…

Explore with us on Wednesday night! #prescottfarmNH #exploreoutside #bigtrees #laconianh #connectwithnature @ Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center instagram.com/p/CDJbkSOMTnM/…

Lightning bugs. Fireflies. Or if you fancy Latin, Polyphaga Lampyridae... Whatever you call them, they are SO cool! Join us for this special program for curious kids and their grownups that will help uncover the… instagram.com/p/CC3xxkkMO-o/…

Take a look inside the old dairy barn and birthing quarters. Do you see the remnants of white paint? This white paint is called whitewash and it dates back to the time when cattle were raised at Prescott Farm. Why… instagram.com/p/CC3VTUtMbX2/…

Moment of serenity today brought to you by Prescott Farm! Have you ever tried meditation? It can be hard to focus with all the sounds of everyday life around to distract you. Come enjoy a walk at Prescott Farm, where… instagram.com/p/CCvrVD9l1oy/…

We're thrilled to be returning to in-person Community Connection programs this weekend! Online pre-registration is now required so you'll want to plan ahead! Swipe through to the second photo to get a peek at this… instagram.com/p/CCtHev3MWt_/…

Do you see what we see? Swipe through the pictures for a zoomed in view of WHOOO was perched in the branches along the Blue Trail at Prescott Farm. The barred owl is one of New Hampshire's most common owls. It… instagram.com/p/CClZKAkMPfW/…

What is that charming outpost at the top of the barn? It’s a cupola! What is the purpose of a cupola? The cupola is used to let in natural light and aid in air flow. It allows extra ventilation to help dry the hay… instagram.com/p/CCTRZ8JsVGa/…

The flowers are in full bloom here at Prescott Farm, and our pollinators are loving it! Come check out our Bee B&B set up specifically to provide safe habitat for some of our native solitary bees, and watch these… instagram.com/p/CCG5UGCnP9V/…

Our trails are open dawn to dusk, free to the public every day of the year. With on-site programming on hold due to public health concern, our staff have stepped up to work on maintaining and improving our trails… instagram.com/p/CCBWki9nXce/…

Harold's Rock is one of many glacier erratics at Prescott Farm. It is a place where children and adults can climb and play. Families can enjoy a picnic while observing the bobolinks that are nesting in the field. It… instagram.com/p/CB0376ynPAR/…

Did you know that Prescott Farm has a rain barrel water collection system? Water slides down the roof of our garden shed, makes its way into the gutter, and then drips down into the rain barrel. The water that is… instagram.com/p/CBvQz1rnvco/…

Looking for something to do with the kids now that school's out? Take a look at your recycling bins and get crafty! There are so many ways to turn your recycling into useful new homes and feeders for your backyard… instagram.com/p/CBfxQB6nnc2/…

#happygraduation #LaconiaHighSchool #2020graduation @ Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center instagram.com/p/CBWF5gjnf7M/…

The night sky is often a source of wonder and on Sunday, June 21 we will have a Lunar Eclipse! If you are feeling energetic, stay up until 2:41am. Since the moon will be travelling between the Earth and Sun, you… instagram.com/p/CBTEg1enbS7/…

At Prescott Farm, we have a special place in our hearts for Bucky, our 'spokesturtle' and that extends to all of our shell'd friends. 🐢 Fledglings and WildQuest Camp instructor, Miss Naomi and her family have… instagram.com/p/CBLrtmhnKOZ/…

Fledglings and WildQuest Camp instructor Miss Sam has been busy and as a... sorry, couldn't help it! #prescottfarmNH #socialmedianatureconnect #beaverfacts #exploreoutside instagram.com/p/CBA9nQnHd6D/…

Have you heard (have you heard) about echoes (about echoes)? Miss Kerry (Miss Kerry) explains (explains)! #prescottfarmNH #socialmedianatureconnect #fledglingspreschoolNH #isthereanechoinhere instagram.com/p/CA5nkD9HLmy/…